Cody
Zeller
C · HOU · Below average
- PAL
- 30
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 1.8
2023-24
Cody Zeller
#40C
Houston Rockets
Biography
- Team
- Houston Rockets
- Position
- Center
- Height
- 6' 11"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Born
- October 5, 1992 (34)
- Birthplace
- Washington, IN
- College
- Indiana
- Draft
- 2013: Rd 1, Pk 4 (CHA)
- Experience
- 11th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Miami Heat · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Portland Trail Blazers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Charlotte Hornets · 2014-15 – 2020-21 (7 seasons)
- Charlotte Bobcats · 2013-14 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | New Orleans Pelicans | 43 | 0 | 7.4 | 0.6-1.4 | 41.9 | 0.0-0.1 | 33.3 | 0.5-0.9 |
| 2022-23 | Miami Heat | 15 | 2 | 14.5 | 2.5-3.9 | 62.7 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 1.6-2.3 |
| 2021-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | 27 | 0 | 13.1 | 1.9-3.3 | 56.7 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 1.4-1.8 |
| 2020-21 | Charlotte Hornets | 48 | 21 | 20.9 | 3.8-6.8 | 55.9 | 0.1-0.6 | 14.3 | 1.8-2.5 |
| 2019-20 | Charlotte Hornets | 58 | 39 | 23.1 | 4.3-8.3 | 52.4 | 0.3-1.3 | 24.0 | 2.1-3.1 |
| 2018-19 | Charlotte Hornets | 49 | 47 | 25.4 | 3.9-7.0 | 55.1 | 0.1-0.4 | 27.3 | 2.3-2.9 |
| 2017-18 | Charlotte Hornets | 33 | 0 | 19.0 | 2.6-4.7 | 54.5 | 0.1-0.1 | 66.7 | 1.8-2.6 |
| 2016-17 | Charlotte Hornets | 62 | 58 | 27.8 | 4.1-7.1 | 57.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1-3.2 |
| 2015-16 | Charlotte Hornets | 73 | 60 | 24.3 | 3.2-6.0 | 52.9 | 0.0-0.1 | 10.0 | 2.4-3.2 |
| 2014-15 | Charlotte Hornets | 62 | 45 | 24.0 | 2.8-6.0 | 46.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 100.0 | 2.0-2.6 |
| 2013-14 | Charlotte Bobcats | 82 | 3 | 17.3 | 2.1-4.9 | 42.6 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8-2.4 |
Cody Zeller: our analysis
2023-24 season: 43 GP, 1.8 PTS, 2.6 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR 0.0 · PAL 30, below average.
In 2023-24, Cody Zeller, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 30 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.0.
His strengths: rebounding (65, above average). On the other hand, scoring (2, among the weakest in the league) and impact (30, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.3); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-2.9).
A slight dip from 2021-22, when his PAL was 36; his WAR, though, went from 0.0 to 0.0.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Centers
NBA stats →Points
1.8
Rebounds
2.6
Assists
0.9
TS%
48.3 %
Usage
12.9 %
PER
12.8
WS/48
.124
On/off +/−
+2.9
Minutes
7.4
Games
43
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.3
80% of cases: -0.4 to 1.0
Points/game
1.6
Games
32
WAR 2023-24
0.0
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-220.0 WAR
- 2023-240.0 WAR
Outlook, age included
-15 · 31 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023-24
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
48
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 53
- SHT
- Shooting
- 67
- FIN
- Finishing
- 61
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 79
- BAL
- Ball security
- 66
- REB
- Rebounding
- 80
- DEF
- Defense
- 62
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 84
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023-24
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2023-24 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
3.8 pi
78th percentile
At the rim
51.2 %
0th percentile
Rim share
66.1 %
85th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
5th percentile
Three-point
.333
53th percentile
3PA share
4.8 %
37th percentile
Corner threes
—
Free throws
.605
11th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | NOP | 1.8 | 0.0 | 30 | 48 | 48.3 | .333 | 4.8 |
| 2021-22 | POR | 5.2 | 0.0 | 36 | 62 | 62.7 | .000 | 4.4 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | vs LAL | L 124-108 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 12 | @ SAC | W 135-123 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 10 | @ POR | W 110-100 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 23 | @ MIA | W 111-88 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 6 | @ TOR | W 139-98 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Mar 2 | vs IND | W 129-102 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Feb 23 | vs HOU | W 127-105 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Feb 8 | @ LAC | W 117-106 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 6 | vs TOR | W 138-100 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Feb 3 | @ SAS | W 114-113 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Cody Zeller: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Cody Zeller average in 2023-24?
Cody Zeller averages 1.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 43 games in 2023-24.
How old is Cody Zeller?
Cody Zeller is 34 years old: he was born on October 5, 1992.
How tall is Cody Zeller, and how much does he weigh?
Cody Zeller is 6'11" (211 cm) and weighs 240 lb (109 kg).
Where is Cody Zeller from?
United States: Cody Zeller was born in Washington, IN, in the United States.
What team does Cody Zeller play for?
Cody Zeller plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA, at C, wearing number 40.
How good is Cody Zeller?
Cody Zeller produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 30 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Cody Zeller getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 36 in 2021-22 to 30 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Cody Zeller drafted?
Cody Zeller was drafted in 2013 by CHA, in round 1 (pick 4 of the round).
What is Cody Zeller's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.3 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
